Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/842,974

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Mar 28, 2022 — JP 2022-052010 +1 more

Examiner

KIRBY, BRIAN R

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.

Assignee

Hitachi Astemo Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +20.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 416 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIRBY, BRIAN R View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

298 granted / 416 resolved

+11.6% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

440

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

89.7%

+49.7% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 416 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+20.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 416 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.